Tijuana to Santa Maria by bus
Santa Maria lies 418 km (260 mi) north-west of Tijuana, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 7 h 45 min including stops, over roughly 510 km (317 mi) of road.
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| Tijuana | Santa Maria | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Mexico | United States |
| Population | 1.9 million | 105,093 |
| Elevation | 97 m (318 ft) | 68 m (223 ft) |
| Time now | UTC-7 (America/Tijuana) | UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) |
| Postal codes | 22703 | 93454–93458 |
What changes when you arrive in Santa Maria
Crossing from Mexico into United States: money changes from the Peso to the Dollar (USD); the dialling code becomes +1; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
Where to book buses from Tijuana to Santa Maria
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Staying in Santa Maria
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Common questions
How far is Santa Maria from Tijuana?
418 km (260 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Tijuana; by road roughly 510 km (317 mi).
How long does it take to get from Tijuana to Santa Maria by bus?
About 7 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Tijuana and Santa Maria?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Santa Maria?
The Dollar (USD).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.